Bioinformatics Scientists

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Bioinformatics Scientists

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Investigate various fields employing bioinformatics theory and methodologies, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, CIS, biology, and medicine.

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Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	HIGH
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	HIGH
Communication with others	HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

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Characteristics

Competition for this position

Leadership

Critical decision making

Exposure to job hazards

Level of responsibilities

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Communication with others

Physical demands

Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Comfort of the work setting

Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information

Getting Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Interacting With Computers

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Processing Information

Thinking Creatively

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Areas of Study

Biology

Chemistry

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Education and Training

Engineering and Technology

English Language

Mathematics

Degrees

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Science

Speaking

Writing